Hacker Exposed: Cybersecurity Secrets and Solutions

Author: McClure, Seambray, Kurtz
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Publish Date: 2000-09-01
Features: This book explores computer and network intrusion techniques and countermeasures from the perspectives of both attackers and defenders. The content includes: the complete process of remotely probing a system, identifying its vulnerabilities, and exploiting vulnerabilities on specific operating systems (primarily Windows NT, UNIX, Novell Netware). The application of denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, firewall evasion, the misuse of remote control software, and attacks targeting the Web are also discussed. The appendix analyzes the security features of Windows 2000. The book explains many specific attack processes, detailing what attackers aim for, how they breach security barriers, and what they do after successful infiltration. A key feature of this book is that almost every discussed attack method has corresponding countermeasures. It is suitable for network administrators and system administrators with limited time to study security, as well as for those interested in computer and network security.